Spike Lee has long been associated with the Jordan Brand, as his Mars Blackmon character appeared in multiple advertisements for Air Jordan sneakers in the ‘80s and ‘90s after introducing the Blackmon’s love for Air Jordans in the film She’s Gotta Have It. Years later, Jordan Brand commemorated Lee’s contribution to the legacy as he received his hybrid sneaker, the Jordan Spizike, in 2006. After the model debuted in low-top form for the first time in 2024, the sneaker is getting an OG makeover for Summer 2025.
Although not the OG OG colorway, this Black rendition of the Spizike Low mimics the second-ever released colorway of the Jordan Spizike from January 2007. Black patent leather appears on the mudguard, while nubuck panels in the same shade take over the toebox, midfoot, and collar. Elephant print details, directly borrowed from the Air Jordan 3, appear in green and black, the latter on the heel and the former around the toe.
Pops of red are present through the lace set, Jumpman-laden lace shroud, and the heel tab’s branding details, which include a portrait of Mars Blackmon and Spike Lee’s 40 Acres and a Mule logo. Finishing the upper are Air Jordan 5-inspired panels on the eyelets and midfoot, Air Jordan 4 Wings on the collar, and the red Air Jordan 6-inspired lace lock. The Air Jordan 3 midsole below comes in black and red, while the outsole is white, green, and red.
The Jordan Spizike Low OG Black will release in Summer 2025 through Nike and select Jordan Brand retailers online and in-store. Available in men’s sizing, the retail price is $160. Download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.
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